ASK THE KHANS
QMY eyelashes are short and never seem to grow. I’ve been wearing lash extensions but I’d love to get an eyelash transplant, as it is permanent. Can you tell me more?
AIF you don’t have a specific medical issue, stunted eyelash growth may be the result of eyelash extensions. Repeated treatments can cause traction alopecia, similar to that seen with very tight hair extensions.
Alternatively, your lashes may just have a short hair cycle. An eyelash transplant involves
Viora Reaction.This non-invasive treatment works by combining radiofrequency technology with vacuum therapy to tighten and tone.
A small device fires radiofrequency waves deep into the dermis to tone and tighten. It takes about 20 minutes per arm and targets all layers of the skin: the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis.
Throw, £59.95, Bronte by Moon (hurnand hurn.com)
Doorstop, £4.99, British Heart Foundation (bhf.org.uk) harvesting hair from the scalp, then implanting individual follicles into the eyelid. But the implanted hair does not grow in a controlled fashion like eyelashes do, and can cause irritation, infection and even scarring.
Transplanted lashes don’t stop growing, so will constantly need trimming, and don’t have a natural curve.
Instead, you could try lash line medical tattooing at around £800. Or try a growth serum such as RevitaLash Advanced, £74 (cultbeauty.co.uk).
You’ll need six to eight 40-minute treatments for best results:
As with all fat loss, you cannot ‘spot reduce’ and just lose weight on your arms. Body fat must be lost all over the body for results to be noticeable. Eat clean by cutting out refined (matalan. co.uk)
Take the sting out of dehydrated skin with Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm, £27.50 (escentual.com). It contains a cocktail of nourishing ingredients including honey, precious oils and propolis, which is produced by bees and helps soothe, nourish and repair dry and sensitive complexions. carbs such as white bread, white rice, cakes, and biscuits. Fill your diet with green fruit and vegetables, which are packed with vitamin C and will improve the overall health of your skin.
You don’t need to lift 20-pound dumbbells to get sculpted arms – all exercise will burn fat and build muscle.Yoga or Pilates will increase flexibility and help lengthen and strengthen the muscles in the arms.
Swimming is a great all-over exercise but is especially beneficial for arms. Do as many laps as you can, focusing on using your arms instead of your legs. Swim three times a week for maximum results.
Fake tan can work wonders, making arms look instantly slimmer and trimmer.
Try celebrity tanner Amanda Harrington’s The Body Set, £85 (amandaharrington.com). First, apply Pre-Colour Body Primer, which contains a low-level tanning agent to help prolong the life of your tan.
Next, apply the tanning mousse, which comes in three natural shades. Finally, use the special brush to buff and blend for a contoured finish.
Compiled by ELIZABETH ARCHER
Oven gloves, £12, M&Co (mandco.com)
Cushion, £8, Tesco (tesco.com)